htpc build in zalman hd503

adbp1 · 13 Mar 2011 at 22:49

Hi, after a lot of reading and thinking ive decided to build a htpc and get rid of my whs.
I originally looked at getting a acer revo 3610 but then decided against as my whs is really annoying me!

build will cost around £400
in this case

with this spec

I have bought the case but waiting on delivery, havent bought the components yet but will in next few days.
I also have to go into the build a samsung f1 320gb which will be os drive, and a wd 1tb
gonna be running win7 and media portal

chipps101 · 14 Mar 2011 at 00:31

i've always liked that case, will be nice to see a build in it

i considered it myself but went with the lian li pc-c33 myself as i decided i didn't need the display.

adbp1 · 15 Mar 2011 at 19:07

parts arrived today, they did tr to deliver the case but no success (typical parcel force!)

everything is good except motherboard being b-grade didnt come with io shield. not sure to webnote them or not?!

chipps101 · 15 Mar 2011 at 19:49

with it being b-grade i'm not sure you will get anywhere but no harm in trying.

adbp1 · 15 Mar 2011 at 20:52

im more annoyed that parcel force didnt deliver while dpd delivered to neighbour next door.